As a PFT member, you can be certain your leadership works year-round to retain secure, good-paying jobs with meaningful healthcare, benefits and protections\u2014in negotiation years and beyond.<\/p>\n
Sometimes furloughs happen despite our best efforts to mitigate District budgetary environments that are often beyond our control.\u00a0 Should a furlough occur, you are no less valued here! We encourage you to contact your staff representative or building rep in the event of a furlough.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]\n
Member Benefits Assistance For Job Interruption<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In tough times, the following AFT + Member Benefits programs through Union Plus offer tools to help stretch your household budget. In addition, members who participate in certain AFT + benefits may be eligible for direct financial assistance in the event of work interruptions. For more information and eligibility, see www.unionplus.org\/hardship.<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ min_height=”0px” custom_margin=”-4px||13px|||” custom_padding=”||20px|||” global_module=”6497″ saved_tabs=”all”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]\n Below are a list of government and non-profit services to help support you during your furlough or unemployed time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”||40px|||”]\n Don\u2019t underestimate the unique pressures of a potential furlough or layoff from work. To be forewarned is forearmed\u2014the resources below are indispensible.<\/p>\nResources for Furloughed Members<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
PA Department of Labor Resources<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n